How To Use Emegency Safety Equip

Question 1

What does PASS stand for and when do you use it?

Answer 1

Bcf fire extinguisher
P push up the red catch
A aim at the base of the fire (60 degree verticals)
S squeeze the handle(minimum of 10 seconds)
S sweep the flames (1.5-2 metres away)

Question 2

What does PBE stand for

Answer 2

Essex protective breathing equipment

Question 3

How do you check inflight serviceability of PBE

Answer 3

Check tamper prevention integrity is intact (TPIS) and check humidity indicator is blue in colour

Question 4

How do you put on Essex PBE

Answer 4

1. Grasp each oxygen cylinder in each hand away from body, visor facing body.
2. Activate hood by sharply snapping oxygen cylinders away from each other.
3. Do ‘prayer hands’ inside of neck seal, stretch open and pull over head.
4. Full hood inflation takes 2-3 min but equipment is ready for use immediately.
5. Discard if oxygen sound is not heard immediately
6. Once activated oxygen flows between 8-10 minutes but enough oxygen remains in the hood to protect the wearer for a minimum of 15 min
7. The flashing green ‘end of service’ indicator light is located inside the hood to the left just below eye level.

Question 5

How do you discard PBE?

Answer 5

If PBE is taken from its stowage during flight and removed from its pouch but not used it must be placed in lavatory waste bin.
-cabin/ife logbook must be made noting location from which the unit was removed and the location in which it’s stored

Question 6

Preflight serviceability check for single outlet portable oxygen cylinder

Answer 6

Between green band and full

Question 7

Pre flight service ability check for multi outlet cylinder is

Answer 7

Pressure gauge is in the red band

Question 8

How do you tell the flow rate on a single cylinder

Answer 8

High and low flow rates are shown in the indication window (eg 4lpm is high)

Question 9

How do you tell the flow rate on a multi outlet cylinder

Answer 9

High and low flow rates are shown on the cylinders by an ink marking indicating HI or LO (both outlets may be used simultaneously)

Question 10

What is the duration of a HI flow or 4lpm

Answer 10

70-75 minutes

Question 11

What is the duration of a LO flow or 2lpm

Answer 11

140-150 minutes

Question 12

Operation of use. Single outlet cylinder

Answer 12

1. Ensure mask is plugged into cylinder
2. Shut off valve until the number 4 is visible in the indication window
   3.check flow of oxygen to the mask (green inline flow)
   4.fit mask onto head
3. Advise csm and fill in cabin/ife log book. CSM to notify captain
4. A passenger receiving oxygen should be checked every 15 min.
   7.100 psi should be left

Question 13

Operation of use of multi outlet cylinder

Answer 13

1. Select flow rate by plugging mask into cylinder
2. Shut off valve fully(anti clockwise) then turn back a half turn
   3.check flow of oxygen to the mask (green inline flow)
   4.fit mask onto head
3. Advise csm and fill in cabin/ife log book. CSM to notify captain
4. A passenger receiving oxygen should be checked every 15 min.
   7.100 psi should be left

Question 14

Flight deck eros portable oxygen pre flight serviceability

Answer 14

Pressure gauge needle is in the red band

Question 15

Operation of use for demand regulator- EROS outlet
How to connect a flight sect oxygen mask to a cylinder EROS outlet

Answer 15

1. Disconnect flight desk mask from aircraft oxygen system. To disconnect flight deck mask from aircraft oxygen system, twist and pull the bayonet fitting located inside the EROS housing .
2. Plug flight deck mask fitting into cylinder EROS outlet.
3. Open the shut off valve fully(anti clockwise) then turn back a half turn.
   With the cylinder turned on it will provide oxygen’demand’
4. Fit mask (if not already fitted) and breathe
   The maximum duration is 15 minutes (dependent upon respiration rate/workload).

Question 16

Portable emergency locator beacon
Rescu 406S has what battery

Answer 16

Water activated battery

Question 17

Portable emergency locator beacon
Rescu 406SE has what battery

Answer 17

Lithium battery

Question 18

How long to beacons transmit for

Answer 18

A minimum of 48 hours

Question 19

How does the antenna work on a portable emergency locator beacon in water

Answer 19

Antenna automatically deploys when tape dissolves in water

Question 20

How does a 406S locator beacon transmit in water

Answer 20

Transmits automatically when immersed in water

Question 21

How does a 406SE beacon transmit in water

Answer 21

Ensure the ELT dial is in ARM position prior to deployment in water

Question 22

Beacon positions

Answer 22

-up right
-at the highest point
-in an area clear of obstructions
-the length of the retaining cord away from people

Question 23

Using a 406s beacon in sea or water. How does it transmit?

Answer 23

Transmits automatically in water

Question 24

Using 406se beacon in water. How does it transmit?

Answer 24

Ensure the elt dial is in the arm position prior to deployment in water

Question 25

Using the 406s beacon in water/sea. What are the operation indications?

Answer 25

Nil

Question 26

Using the 406se beacon in water/sea. What are the operation indications?

Answer 26

A flashing led will be visible after 10 seconds

Question 27

Using a 406s beacon on land. How do you transmit?

Answer 27

Add a pouch of water to one litre of liquid to the attached bag. Lower the base of the beacon into the bag to cover the vent holes with liquid. Ensure holes remain covered.

Question 28

Using a 406se on land. How do you transmit?

Answer 28

Turn the emt dial to xmt. No liquid is required for land activation.

Question 29

Using the 406se beacon on land. What are the operation indications?

Answer 29

Nil

Question 30

Using the 406se beacon on land. What are the operation indications?

Answer 30

A flashing led flight will be visible after 10 seconds on top of transmitter cover